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State cuts cruise ship pollution inspections to once every two years, rather than every year
Reduction began July 1 without public notice from DEC; commissioner says discharge limits and monitoring requirements remain unchanged.
Oct 56 min read


Juneau’s municipal election is Tuesday; here’s how to vote and when to expect results
The Mendenhall Valley Public Library is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, and the same hours apply at City Hall downtown.
Oct 52 min read


After Democrats boost JKT, national Republicans send $1.6 million to Alaska for governor’s race
A national Republican organization has put $1.6 million into the Alaska governor’s race — going toe-to-toe with Democratic money that’s also flooded into the state in recent days.
Oct 52 min read


ADF&G approves of Trump administration curtailing Endangered Species Act protections
The Trump Administration has reinterpreted language in the federal Endangered Species Act that would allow for the incidental killing of endangered species and habitat loss.
Oct 51 min read


Why LWV Alaska opposes Ballot Measure 2
The League of Women Voters of Alaska (LWVAK) is a non-partisan, grassroots, statewide volunteer organization. Our mission is: empowering voters, defending democracy. We never support or oppose political candidates, but we do take positions on statewide issues, including ballot initiatives, after extensive research and analysis.
Oct 52 min read


Voter guide to 2026 statewide election released by Alaska media coalition
As Alaska heads into the general election, the Alaska Beacon, Alaska Public Media, KTOO and the Anchorage Daily News have an updated voter guide. Just like we did for the primary election, we worked together to build a guide to help Alaskans make informed choices when they vote, and you can find it in the same place as our guide for the primary election.
Oct 52 min read


Obituary: Levi Jacob Belcourt
Levi Jacob Belcourt, 40 years old, passed away on Sept. 8, 2026, taken too soon by an aggressive cancer that returned after we thought it had been beaten.
Oct 51 min read


Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companies
The Supreme Court grappled Monday with whether local governments can sue oil and gas companies to help cover costs associated with climate change, an issue with potentially billions of dollars at stake.
Oct 53 min read


Letter of thanks for help with flag removal
Volunteers from Friends of the Flags, Tourism Best Management Practices, Travel Juneau, and CBJ gathered in the early hours of September 26th to remove the state flags along Egan Drive’s waterfront downtown.
Oct 51 min read


Police blotter for Oct. 3
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Oct 51 min read


CCFR hosts open house at airport fire station Oct. 10
Capital City Fire Rescue (CCFR) invites the public to an open house at Fire Station 3, located at 1700 Crest Ave. near the Juneau International Airport, on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Oct 52 min read


‘I voted’ prizes in Haines promotion break state law; group says APOC approved them
A local group has changed an election day promotion that faced an allegation of violating state elections law.
Resident Sheri Loomis submitted a complaint to local and state officials Wednesday alleging violations by Citizens for Haines, an independent expenditure group active in the past three years’ local elections.
Oct 52 min read
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